Kyra Barker
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Sea Turtle Release

2026

Overview

I was invited to assist with sea turtle release days after rehabilitation, working in collaboration with conservation teams and iwi. The experience highlighted how science, mātauranga, and community action can align for species recovery. It deepened my commitment to marine wildlife protection.

My role

Youth volunteer participant supporting release-day preparation and public engagement.

Impact

Helped amplify public awareness of marine animal rehabilitation and collaborative conservation practices.

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Field notes

On release days, I supported logistics, listened to briefings from experts, and helped communicate key messages to attending families and volunteers.

Watching rehabilitated turtles return to the moana was a powerful reminder that conservation success is built from many small coordinated efforts.